What is the severity of CVE-2017-8391?

CVE-2017-8391 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8391?

To resolve CVE-2017-8391, update to a version of CA Client Automation that does not expose encrypted passwords in local files.

What are the affected versions of CA Client Automation for CVE-2017-8391?

The affected versions of CA Client Automation are r12.9, r14.0, and r14.0 SP1.

Can local users exploit CVE-2017-8391?

Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2017-8391 by reading the readable local file that contains the encrypted password.

Is CVE-2017-8391 relevant to all operating systems?

CVE-2017-8391 specifically affects CA Client Automation on Linux and is not relevant to Windows systems.

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CVE-2017-8391

medium

5.5

CWE

732

6/5/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-8391

First published: Sat May 06 2017(Updated: )

The OS Installation Management component in CA Client Automation r12.9, r14.0, and r14.0 SP1 places an encrypted password into a readable local file during operating system installation, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file after operating system installation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Broadcom Client Automation	=r12.9
Broadcom Client Automation	=r14.0
Broadcom Client Automation	=r14.0-sp1
Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8391?
CVE-2017-8391 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8391?
To resolve CVE-2017-8391, update to a version of CA Client Automation that does not expose encrypted passwords in local files.
What are the affected versions of CA Client Automation for CVE-2017-8391?
The affected versions of CA Client Automation are r12.9, r14.0, and r14.0 SP1.
Can local users exploit CVE-2017-8391?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2017-8391 by reading the readable local file that contains the encrypted password.
Is CVE-2017-8391 relevant to all operating systems?
CVE-2017-8391 specifically affects CA Client Automation on Linux and is not relevant to Windows systems.

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